Best vehicle to pair with your e85/e86

pal · 04-07-2016, 08:45 AM

Here is my other car - a toy. I feel like such a spoilt child now. The TT RS is like a sledge hammer compared to the scalpel Z4MC, but fun in its own way. And a lot of power potential too.

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Cyclops · 04-07-2016, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 3002 tii

Sell to me!

Well I'll add you to the list, but there are 5 others in front of you.

I think that this wagon is more rare then the E86 in North America. I have only seen 4 others Mtechs and they were all automatic. Does anyone know if there is a production numbers database for the 3 series like the Z4? Would be interesting exactly how rare it really is.

DEG · 04-07-2016, 11:15 AM

When I bought an X3 for my wife, I inherited her 04 E46 as my DD. Upgraded all of the suspension pieces, wheels/tires. Nothing fancy performance wise--automatic. But I still get compliments when I'm out and about. Never grow tired of the E46 lines.

SaltyNC · 04-07-2016, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasZed4MC

shes only 40 years old

Oh man, we want one so bad. That's awesome! When the new MINIs first came out in 2002, I bought a Chili Red with white top MINI Cooper S. I wanted to pair it with an FJ40, but couldn't find one that wasn't expensive. Now, they are off the charts. You've got a great pair of rare vehicles.

Salty

ShakyDog · 04-08-2016, 08:55 AM

The garage used to look like this:

Now the X3 and 3 series are gone. My DD is this:

Steve

wdb · 04-08-2016, 09:53 AM

I have a plain jane Tacoma, 4wd v6. I've been using it for commutes etc. but I seem to have developed an itch for something else in addition to it. Currently I'm researching lightly used Japanese luxury/performance cars such as Lexus GS models and Infiniti M's.

Finnegan · 04-08-2016, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ShakyDog

The garage used to look like this:

Now the X3 and 3 series are gone. My DD is this:

Steve

'16 Tacoma? How do you like it?

SDCoupe · 04-08-2016, 10:43 AM

My "suv" is a wagon with snow chains.

dc_wright · 04-08-2016, 11:08 AM

Toyota Tacoma Quad cab is definitely the way to go! It's the perfect compliment to the E85/E86. You can move 4 passengers reasonably comfortably (5 if they're good friends). There's enough bed space to take care of most home project materials, and if needed it has enough tow capacity you can drop the E85/E86 on a trailer and haul it with you.

My "Taco" is an '02.

F360C · 04-08-2016, 03:22 PM

My current set up to compliment the M Coupe...

For Skiing/towing/roads trips and daily driving: 2013 Touareg TDI.... nothing like 27.5 mpg average and the ability to tow 7700lbs!

TDIsnow by Adam McGregor, on Flickr

For Road trips/special dinners/highway destroying and back road blasting: 2007 Turbo with a couple things done to it.

TurboWedding by Adam McGregor, on Flickr

Twixboy · 04-08-2016, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Finnegan

'16 Tacoma? How do you like it?

That has to be the Tundra because it's way too big to be a Tacoma. Besides, it has a V8 badge.

wdb · 04-08-2016, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Twixboy

That has to be the Tundra because it's way too big to be a Tacoma. Besides, it has a V8 badge.

Yes Tundra.

Steeler · 04-08-2016, 06:23 PM

The sensible half, my wife went for this. 6 years ago. It is now falling apart.

Digs · 04-08-2016, 08:01 PM

My DD: an Aussie built Ford V8 ute, Vanne will know what these things are, right mate?

Asianoak · 04-09-2016, 11:35 AM

Not the most practical when it comes to hauling but hey... that's why you have friends with trucks. The AWD and gas mileage are great and the fact that it's the same engine as the Z makes for convenient parts shopping too. Not too mention it's only one cubic foot less storage space than the sedan and more front leg room than the sedan. Because let's face it, if you're sitting in the back seat you're either the smallest or least liked of the group so who cares about your comfort.

Efthreeoh · 04-09-2016, 04:57 PM

This.

Efthreeoh · 04-09-2016, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasZed4MC

shes only 40 years old

Tell us the tag says MILF...

yousefnjr · 04-09-2016, 06:40 PM

Waiting for the right E60 M5 to pop up (2010, white/space gray on red, 6MT) and it'll replace our Volvo XC90. Wife's idea, and no complaints from me

Steeler · 04-10-2016, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Digs

My DD: an Aussie built Ford V8 ute, Vanne will know what these things are, right mate?

Digs,
Looks like your beef may be a little tough to eat

MZHammer · 04-10-2016, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyclops

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3002 tii

Sell to me!

Well I'll add you to the list, but there are 5 others in front of you.

I think that this wagon is more rare then the E86 in North America. I have only seen 4 others Mtechs and they were all automatic. Does anyone know if there is a production numbers database for the 3 series like the Z4? Would be interesting exactly how rare it really is.

They are rare indeed. I recently searched for one, but came up empty handed. I settled on an F30 335i Sport Line with a 6spd.

M-Cast · 04-10-2016, 02:52 PM

I have never been a Mercedes guys, but I could not resist the price of this wagon and picked it up. E55

Swashplate · 04-10-2016, 03:03 PM

Oil Burning Merc ML. 30MPG to go with my lengthy commute.....(68 Miles each way) Never thought I would dip into the dark side but frankly I quite like it, for what it is.

04-07-2016, 08:45 AM	#23
pal Captain 433 Rep 753 Posts Drives: Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (2)	Here is my other car - a toy. I feel like such a spoilt child now. The TT RS is like a sledge hammer compared to the scalpel Z4MC, but fun in its own way. And a lot of power potential too. [IMG]http://media.fotki.com/1_p,rrgssrgrd...9631343-vi.jpg[/IMG]
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04-07-2016, 11:15 AM	#25
DEG First Lieutenant 68 Rep 321 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 MR Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	When I bought an X3 for my wife, I inherited her 04 E46 as my DD. Upgraded all of the suspension pieces, wheels/tires. Nothing fancy performance wise--automatic. But I still get compliments when I'm out and about. Never grow tired of the E46 lines. Attached Images
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04-08-2016, 08:55 AM	#27
ShakyDog Captain 183 Rep 623 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 3.0i Alpine White/Red Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Missouri iTrader: (4)	The garage used to look like this: Now the X3 and 3 series are gone. My DD is this: Steve
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04-08-2016, 09:53 AM	#28
wdb dances with roads 4718 Rep 4,096 Posts Drives: '07 E86, '02 996, '95 Seven Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: the perimeter iTrader: (4)	I have a plain jane Tacoma, 4wd v6. I've been using it for commutes etc. but I seem to have developed an itch for something else in addition to it. Currently I'm researching lightly used Japanese luxury/performance cars such as Lexus GS models and Infiniti M's.
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04-08-2016, 10:43 AM	#30
SDCoupe First Lieutenant 79 Rep 335 Posts Drives: M Coupe Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	My "suv" is a wagon with snow chains. Attached Images
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04-08-2016, 11:08 AM	#31
dc_wright Captain 249 Rep 758 Posts Drives: 2006 Z43.0si Roadster Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	Toyota Tacoma Quad cab is definitely the way to go! It's the perfect compliment to the E85/E86. You can move 4 passengers reasonably comfortably (5 if they're good friends). There's enough bed space to take care of most home project materials, and if needed it has enough tow capacity you can drop the E85/E86 on a trailer and haul it with you. My "Taco" is an '02. Attached Images __________________ Top Down 365
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F360C Major 366 Rep 1,373 Posts Drives: E86 S54 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hoboken, NJ iTrader: (2)	My current set up to compliment the M Coupe... For Skiing/towing/roads trips and daily driving: 2013 Touareg TDI.... nothing like 27.5 mpg average and the ability to tow 7700lbs! TDIsnow by Adam McGregor, on Flickr For Road trips/special dinners/highway destroying and back road blasting: 2007 Turbo with a couple things done to it. TurboWedding by Adam McGregor, on Flickr __________________ 07 Z4 M Coupe AW/IR
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04-08-2016, 06:23 PM	#35
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04-08-2016, 08:01 PM	#36
Digs Second Lieutenant 133 Rep 274 Posts Drives: Z4M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Perth, WA iTrader: (0)	My DD: an Aussie built Ford V8 ute, Vanne will know what these things are, right mate? Attached Images
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04-09-2016, 11:35 AM	#37
Asianoak Lieutenant 143 Rep 451 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3 & "11 X3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Southern Oregon iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 M3 [0.00]	Not the most practical when it comes to hauling but hey... that's why you have friends with trucks. The AWD and gas mileage are great and the fact that it's the same engine as the Z makes for convenient parts shopping too. Not too mention it's only one cubic foot less storage space than the sedan and more front leg room than the sedan. Because let's face it, if you're sitting in the back seat you're either the smallest or least liked of the group so who cares about your comfort. Attached Images __________________ Instagram: @dasianoak
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04-09-2016, 04:57 PM	#38
Efthreeoh General 17303 Rep 18,727 Posts Drives: The E90 + Z4 Coupe & Z3 R'ster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	This. Attached Images __________________ A manual transmission can be set to "comfort", "sport", and "track" modes simply by the technique and speed at which you shift it; it doesn't need "modes", modes are for manumatics that try to behave like a real 3-pedal manual transmission. If you can money-shift it, it's a manual transmission. "Yeah, but NO ONE puts an automatic trans shift knob on a manual transmission."
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yousefnjr salty cowboys fan 6158 Rep 3,406 Posts Drives: ‘06 Z4MR, ‘20 X7, ‘22 M4x Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	Waiting for the right E60 M5 to pop up (2010, white/space gray on red, 6MT) and it'll replace our Volvo XC90. Wife's idea, and no complaints from me
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04-10-2016, 02:52 PM	#43
M-Cast Lieutenant 708 Rep 506 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Atlanta GA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 E86 Coupe [0.00] 2006 Z4 3.0si Coupe [6.00] 2002 330 CI [0.00] 2018 BMW 240M [0.00] 2007 M Coupe [10.00]	I have never been a Mercedes guys, but I could not resist the price of this wagon and picked it up. E55 Attached Images
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Swashplate Major 111 Rep 1,351 Posts Drives: in Anger. Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Newcastle, WA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2009 Mercedes ML320 ... [0.00] 2013 BMW M5 [0.00] 2007 BMW M Coupe' [0.00]	Oil Burning Merc ML. 30MPG to go with my lengthy commute.....(68 Miles each way) Never thought I would dip into the dark side but frankly I quite like it, for what it is. __________________ Gone (2006 STI, 2008 EVO MR, 1968 Mustang) AFE Intake/Euro Cats/CSL Headers/Sportline CSL/H&R Springs 1217/1815 !!! BOILER UP !!!
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